Cloud Security Operations Analyst - 8+ Years

Job Title: Cloud Security Operations Analyst

 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Operations Analyst to design, implement, and operate security controls across multi-cloud environments (AWS & Azure). The role focuses on ensuring robust cloud security posture, proactive threat detection, and continuous improvement of security operations aligned with industry best practices.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support cloud security solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to ensure continuous compliance and risk visibility.
• Implement and provide operational support for Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) to secure cloud workloads.
• Ensure strong cloud infrastructure security across AWS & Azure, covering:
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network security controls
  • Data protection and encryption
  • Continuous monitoring mechanisms
• Configure, optimize, and manage:
  • AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender / ATP equivalent) for advanced threat detection and response.
• Monitor and respond to security threats using:
  • AWS GuardDuty for threat detection
  • AWS Security Hub for centralized visibility, posture management, and compliance reporting
• Perform continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams (SOC, DevOps, IAM, Infrastructure) to:
  • Enforce security policies and governance frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Drive automation, optimization, and continuous improvement in cloud security operations and processes.

 

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, implementation, and operations in multi-cloud environment (AWS/AZURE)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • AWS security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield)
  • Azure security services (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security controls)
• In-depth understanding of:
  • CSPM and CWPP tools (AWS + Azure)
  • Cloud-native security architecture includes NGX , AWS WAF , Shield Advance ,
  • Threat detection and incident response
  • Security monitoring, alert tuning, and response workflows

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support cloud security solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to ensure continuous compliance and risk visibility.
• Implement and provide operational support for Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) to secure cloud workloads.
• Ensure strong cloud infrastructure security across AWS & Azure, covering:
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network security controls
  • Data protection and encryption
  • Continuous monitoring mechanisms
• Configure, optimize, and manage:
  • AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection
• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender / ATP equivalent) for advanced threat detection and response.
• Monitor and respond to security threats using:
  • AWS GuardDuty for threat detection
  • AWS Security Hub for centralized visibility, posture management, and compliance reporting
• Perform continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams (SOC, DevOps, IAM, Infrastructure) to:
  • Enforce security policies and governance frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Drive automation, optimization, and continuous improvement in cloud security operations and processes.

 

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, implementation, and operations in multi-cloud environment (AWS/AZURE)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • AWS security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield)
  • Azure security services (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security controls)
• In-depth understanding of:
  • CSPM and CWPP tools (AWS + Azure)
  • Cloud-native security architecture includes NGX , AWS WAF , Shield Advance ,
  • Threat detection and incident response
  • Security monitoring, alert tuning, and response workflows

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